Blaze destroys summer kitchen on Henry Veenman property
A Sunday night fire in west Pella razed a summer kitchen on Henry Veenman’s lot, occupied by Barney Brom. Mrs. Brom lit a fire for washing, saw flames, alarmed neighbors. contents including a washing machine and wringer lost. Loss around twenty five dollars with no insurance. firemen kept flames from spreading to nearby buildings. Mr Donley, a nationally famous organist, noted for superb playing.
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Third Ward
Mr. Fowler
Henry Veenman
West Pella
Barney Brom
Artie Gaass Dies After Short Illness In Pella
After a brief illness diabetes claimed the life of Artie Gaass wife of J D Gaass at their north Pella home. Aged fifty six she was a daughter of Isaac Overkamp and married thirty six years ago. A leader in social circles she leaves six children five daughters and one son. Funeral at home Monday at ten, burial in the First Reformed Cemetery north of Pella. Card of thanks from J D Glass and children expresses gratitude for kindness and sympathy.
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Artie
J. D. Gaass
North Pella
Gaass
Isaac Overkamp
Pella
1St Reformed
Box from 1863 Found in Second Reformed Church Foundation
Workers uncover a galvanized tin box placed in 1863 beneath the Second Reformed church foundation. Contents include an 1862 English Bible, an 1863 Christian Intelligencer, and synod minutes detailing the church at Pella organized February 1863 with 25 members and 153 scholars. Items show faded manuscript history, a Dordrecht Canons, and a 1863 Pella Weekblad.
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Second Reformed Church
Christian Intelligencer
Newberg
New York
Pella
A. Thompson
Dordrecht
Pella Proclaims May Day Clean Up to Beautify City
The Pella city council declares Friday May 1 1908 as general cleaning up day. Citizens urged to gather refuse and place on curbs or along fences for the dumping grounds. Excludes manure piles and owners must remove such waste before the date. Dated Pella Iowa April 17 1908. The Pella Chronicle notes a pipe organ recital by Prof W H Donley drew strong interest with plans for another concert April 30 1908. Manager Harris of the Waterloo Pella and S W Ry returns from New York, signaling eastern investor interest and progress on the new rail line.
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Pella
I. S. G. Vander Zyl
Iowa
W. H. Donley
Mr. Donley
Donley
Pella Chronicle
Harris
Waterloo
S. W. Ry
New York
Fort Sale A Good Eight Horse Power Colum Bus Engine
An eight horsepower gasoline engine from the Brush Factory is for sale. Inquiries are invited at the Brush Factory.
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Brush
Farm for Sale Near Sully Five Miles Southeast
100 acre farm with good improvements located five miles southeast of Sully. For particulars call any son of Chas Renaud deceased. Partial OCR shows contact via the family for more details.
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Sully
Chas
Renaud
A Needed Change to Iowa Cement Walks
The writer laments planned raids on cement sidewalks causing poor drainage in Iowa. Few walks allow water to pass, forcing it to run two blocks and spill onto corners. They urge changes and tiling to prevent future floods and mud during heavy rains.
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Iowa
Hon announces candidacy for Marion county auditor
C E Hon declares as Republican candidate for county auditor at the June primaries. Raised in Knoxville, long farmer resident on the Knoxville and Pella road, he is well known in Marion county and seeks party support.
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Ed. Chronicle
Marion County
C. E. Hon
Resolutions of Appreciation and Con dolence
Resolutions express sorrow on the death of Mrs. John D. Gaass from the Missionary and Aid Societies of the Second Reformed Church of Pella Iowa. They praise her as a faithful worker and cheerful giver, extend sympathy to her family, and request publication in the Pella Chronicle and Christian Interpreter.
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John D. Gaass
Second Reformed Church
Pella
Iowa
Gaass
Resoven
Pella Chronicle
Christian Intelligencer
I. LeCocq
Linpen
College Notes on Speakers Debates Sports and Summer School
College Notes cover Mr. Owen J. McManus visiting to speak in chapel and a State Sup’t race. Dilley’s brother at Iowa State University visits. Central’s first intercollegiate debate set for next Friday night with Van Houten Silvara and A Hansen defending the negative. Miss Clara Frankenfield praises summer school in a letter to Prof. Lapham. Chautauqua tree offered to summer school attendees June 22 to July 17. Miss Gail Satchell teaches north of town. Field meet yields Central a 2g point win with Atha, Baitsell, Carris, Van Cleave, Goodhart, Kempkes shining. Next meet in a week.
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Owen J. McManus
Sup
Central
Clara Frankenfield
Floyd County
Central College
Lapham
Gail Satchell
Atha
Baitsell
Carris
Academy
van Cleave
Goodhart
Kempkes
Dash Mills van Cleave Goodhart
Atha Adams
Barton Mills Porter
Dash Carris Goodhart Fleisher
van Cleave Mills
Dash van Cleave Baitsell de Reus
Barton Mills Hansen
Atha Adams Phillips
Kempkes van Cleave
Sin
Dash Baitsell Porter van Cleave
McDowell Hansen Mills
Atha Fleisher
Goodhart Mills Fleisher
College
Plans Made for Convention at M E church in June
A special Epworth League meeting set plans for the Annual District Convention to be held in June at the M E church. Dr Frahm district president chaired the session and reported on cabinet actions. Committees were formed to prepare entertainment for 60 to 80 delegates and ensure a strong program. The aim is a first rate convention with fine speakers and a welcoming display to attract visitors. The city should be cleaned up before then to advertise Pella as a good town.
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Epworth League
M. E
Frahm
Oskaloosa
Pella
Eggs For Setting From Pen Of Light Brahmas And Langshangs
From the pen of Light Brahmas scoring 94 percent and Langshangs 93 to 94 percent per setting with a price of 1.25 dollars. See Nick Ver Steeg at Ver Steg Bros 15017.
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Pen of Langshangs
Nick Ver Steeg
Ver
Steg. Bros
Organist Donley Plays With Orchestra Tone
The Indianapolis Journal notes Mr Donley treats his organ like a full symphony. The piece describes bright tones that evoke old violin strings and a dramatic musical effect throughout his performance.
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Mr. Donley
Journal
Indianapolis
Nellie Dunnink and Louis DeBruyn Wed in Private Home Ceremony
Nellie Dunnink and Louis DeBruyn married Wednesday evening at 6 30 at the bride and groom's home in the Veenschoten property, conducted by Rev J W Van Kersen. The couple were surrounded by immediate relatives and are noted as well known in the community. The Chronicle offers congratulations.
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Nellie Dunnink
Louis DeBruyn
J. W. van Kersen
Veenschoten
The
Chronicle
Sons of Veterans Meet at City Hall for Society
All the sons and grandsons of veterans in Pella and vicinity are asked to meet at City Hall tonight at 7 30 for forming a society. The previous call failed due to bad weather, and organizers hope a good turnout.
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Pella
Serious Runaway Spooks Teams Near Main and Franklin
A team driven by Jelle Menninga frightened Monday afternoon at Main and Franklin causing a run along sidewalks past Vander Pal's store. They knocked Mel Sahippers from his buggy after colliding with Van Zante's rig, overturned his bogey, and sent the horses toward the park before stopping north of town. Both rigs were demolished and drivers escaped injury.
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Jelle Menninga
Main and
Frankliners
Vander Pal
Mel Sahippers
van Zante
Schipper
Menninga
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Grim Reapers Harvest
J. D. Glass
Rae
Wormhoudt’s Furniture Store
Wormhoudt
Brent
Ainthomenss
Buerkens Manufacturing CO
Fort Sale
FW. Frahm
Cleveland
Dunnink-DeBruyn
Sons of Veterans
E. Hollebrands @ Co
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